Ancient herb saffron is showing modern promise for Alzheimer's disease. Its compounds combat brain damage and inflammation. Clinical trials indicate improved cognitive function with minimal side ...

Saffron has been used medicinally for 4,000 years, to treat at least 90 different illnesses. But in supplements today, it's become an evidence-based, natural mood booster that rivals pharmaceuticals ...

A food and spice tour in Mashhad, Iran explores both the vibrant street food scene and the world of saffron, one of the most expensive spices globally. The video follows local preparation of classic ...

Let's be real. When you fork over what feels like a small fortune for those crimson threads locked behind a glass case at the ...

Saffron is one of the most costly condiments there are due to the cumbersome harvesting process. The threads need to be plucked by hand from the opened flower and dried.

Victoria's saffron harvest is underway and flowers are being picked individually by hand Australian saffron can sell for up to $240 per gram Flowers need to picked before they open, making it very ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Harvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labor to get the flowers from the field to final packaging. The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor, smell, and ...

Agriculture experts say saffron is highly climate-sensitive, particularly during the flowering window, when untimely rain, drought-like conditions, or temperature anomalies can severely affect stigma ...

Nothing compares to saffron’s unique fragrance and flavor. With this time-honored method, the world’s priciest spice can play a role in daily cooking. By Naz Deravian In the Iranian kitchen, the ...

Iran and India might dominate the world market of saffron, but in Germany, there is a small region with centuries of history ...